Local newspapers report that the former finance director of Riverside Garden Centre in Bristol has been ordered to repay £125,000 stolen from a workers co-operative.
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Review of 2015 in the Garden Industry

December 23 2015, by George Bullivant

2015 was an eventful year in the garden sector. Here is a round-up of some of the most important stories on Gardenforum throughout the year. This article is open to non-members.
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GCA names its best garden centres for Christmas

November 27 2015, by George BullivantM

The GCA has named fifteen garden centres around the UK with the best overall Christmas displays.
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A deal has been reached to save London’s Garden Bridge project

November 3 2015, by George BullivantM

“We are delighted the Garden Bridge can now progress,” says the chairman as a deal is agreed that will limit what London taxpayers will pay.
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Wyevale buys Wych Cross garden centre

October 26 2015, by George BullivantM

Wyevale has completed the purchase of Wych Cross Garden Centre at Forest Row in E Sussex, recognised nationally for its rose collection.
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Sunny September did little for garden centre sales

October 21 2015, by George BullivantM

Gardening sales fell in a sunny but cool September, while restaurants and food halls prospered. There is now clear evidence that the North has outperformed the rest in 2015 so far.
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Two independent garden centres change hands

October 6 2015M

Garden centre agent, Alexander Mackie has sold two independent garden centres. The first in Lincolnshire has been bought by the British Garden Centre Group; the second in Essex goes to an industry newcomer.
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3 more garden centres join the GCA

July 10 2015, by George BullivantM

Three garden centres have joined the Garden Centre Association, swelling the association membership to 180.
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QVC suppliers make record donation to Garden Re-Leaf Day

June 9 2015, by GreenfingersM

Suppliers, such as Plants2Gardens who backed QVC’s Garden Re-Leaf Day 2015 activities, have helped raise in excess of £50,000 for this year's Greenfingers campaign.
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William Sinclair chief exec departs with immediate effect

March 5 2015, by George BullivantM

William Sinclair has announced the departure of Peter Rush as chief executive with immediate effect. He is replaced by a turnaround specialist after a poor start to the spring.

2014 has been dominated by the repositioning of the major gardening goods distributors following the demise of Solus. The weather for once provided a good news story and towards the end of the year there was a flurry of activity from Wyevale as it picked up eight long established independent garden centres. See the full review – which is open to all…
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New month brings a change to wetter weather

September 30 2014, by WiseweatherM

A new month brings with it a pattern change with much more unsettled weather likely for most parts as a reinvigorated jet stream runs close to the UK, something we haven’t seen for a while.
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Customers hit by sickness at Old Railway Line GC on Mothers’ Day

March 11 2016, by George BullivantM

40 people became unwell after visiting Old Railway Line Garden Centre on Mothers’ Day. The source of the outbreak is not yet known, but Norovirus could be the cause.
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Consent for potential new Blue Diamond GC at Leeds

February 8 2016M

Consent has been granted for a Le Friquet style garden centre at Leeds, making it potentially the 18th garden centre for Blue Diamond.
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Wyevale switches to Bord na Mona for its own brand compost

February 5 2016, by George BullivantM

Bord na Mona emerges as the main growing media supplier to Wyevale Garden Centres, replacing Westland's William Sinclair. The range will be marketed as Wyevale’s own compost.
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Northern garden centres seem to have escaped damage from the floods, but congestion from the Forth Road Bridge closure has affected sales in Scotland.
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Soft Play Barn solves a remote problem for Hillview

November 16 2015, by George BullivantM

When Hillview Group bought Witney Garden Centre they were faced with a challenge. Although surrounded by people, how would they find the centre down a country lane in the middle of the Cotswolds?
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The HTA Needs You!

October 30 2015, by George BullivantM

The HTA is looking for three new Council members to be the regional voice of the membership. “It is a great opportunity to see what is going on and influence it,” says President, Adam Wigglesworth.
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St Mellons reopens as Cardiff, a Wyevale Garden centre

October 22 2015, by George BullivantM

2 years ago In November, Blooms at St Mellons in Cardiff was destroyed by fire. It has been rebuilt and reopened under its former manager.
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Mental health enterprise buys Grimsby Garden Centre

October 19 2015, by George BullivantM

Grimsby garden centre, has been bought by a not for profit social enterprise, NAViGO, which runs all local mental health and associated services in North East Lincolnshire.
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Two Welsh garden centres join The Great Western Partnership

September 23 2015, by George BullivantM

Two Welsh garden centres join The Great Western Partnership as the buying and marketing group seeks to expand its membership.
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95% claim they ‘loved’ working at Bents

July 9 2015, by George BullivantM

Matthew Bent, MD at Bents Garden & Home is blown away by the results from this year’s annual colleague survey.
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Morpeth traders oppose Wyevale’s clothing expansion UPDATED

April 27 2015, by George BullivantM

Wyevale faces massive opposition from local traders as the group seeks to amend its planning permission at Heighley Gate garden centre. UPDATE - Permission has been granted
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Two thefts and a fire

January 5 2015, by George BullivantM

It has been an eventful Christmas for a few garden centres around the country, who have had to contend with thefts and a fire. For Goulds however there was good news.
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Where to see the best Garden Centre Christmas displays

December 10 2014, by George BullivantM

The GCA has named 13 regional winners in their annual Christmas display competition. To see where to go to see the best displays.
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Garden Centres in the News

September 10 2014, by George BullivantM

Three garden centres have made headlines this week around the country. Grimsby garden centre is planning a rebuild, a garden centre in Stretton is reopening and Hayes Garden World was the victim of a ram raid. See more…
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